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Population and households in ZIP 08638
Household size in ZIP 08638
| Period | ZIP 08638 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.70 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.76 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.74 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.48 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.22 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 08638 has 2.48 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.70, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the west.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 08638
| Period | ZIP 08638 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.1 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.3 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.1 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.9 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.2 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 08638 is 37.9 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. ZIP 08638 is younger than at least four in five New Jersey ZIP codes.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 08638
| Period | ZIP 08638 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.3% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.4% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.9% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.0% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in ZIP 08638 (14.0%), above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 08638 has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of New Jersey ZIP codes.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 08638
Renters in ZIP 08638
| Period | ZIP 08638 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.4% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 38.6% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.4% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 41.7% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over four in ten households in ZIP 08638 rent their homes (41.7%), above the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 39.8% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the center. The renter share has risen 4.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 08638
| Period | ZIP 08638 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.8% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.8% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 08638 is close to the national rate: 10.8% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in New Jersey as a whole (6.6%). Of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 37 have a higher vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 08638
| Period | ZIP 08638 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1952 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1951 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1951 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 08638 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1964, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1952 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the west.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 08638
| Period | ZIP 08638 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,011 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,233 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,221 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,578 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$567 | +$651 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 08638 pays $1,578 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in New Jersey overall ($1,896). Rents are up $567 a month from 2006–10, a 56% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 34.5% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 08638
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 08638
| Period | ZIP 08638 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.7% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.7% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.0% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.0% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.4 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in ZIP 08638 than nationally: 32.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 11.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the southeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 08638
| Period | ZIP 08638 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.1% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.1% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.3% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 08638 is close to the national rate: 87.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in New Jersey overall (90.2%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.8 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 08638
| Period | ZIP 08638 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 08638 runs well above the national rate: 8.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.1 points, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 08638 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 08638 | 2.48 | 37.9 | 14.0% | 41.7% | 10.8% | 1964 | $1,578 | 32.0% | 87.9% | 8.2% |
| ZIP 08618 | 2.45 | 37.7 | 19.1% | 55.0% | 11.7% | 1961 | $1,266 | 28.5% | 86.6% | 11.6% |
| ZIP 08609 | 3.60 | 33.0 | 23.4% | 68.4% | 11.3% | 1954 | $1,682 | 12.1% | 67.5% | 12.3% |
| ZIP 08608 | 2.06 | 35.4 | 16.7% | 78.3% | 6.2% | 1972 | $951 | 23.3% | 75.9% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 08629 | 3.19 | 33.2 | 18.9% | 37.2% | 2.0% | 1947 | $1,406 | 12.0% | 68.6% | 11.7% |
| ZIP 08648 | 2.41 | 41.4 | 6.2% | 33.6% | 5.8% | 1976 | $1,924 | 62.6% | 92.5% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 08611 | 3.22 | 33.6 | 29.1% | 61.7% | 10.2% | 1947 | $1,592 | 17.0% | 69.1% | 7.3% |
| ZIP 08628 | 2.07 | 43.3 | 7.5% | 40.1% | 3.1% | 1978 | $1,755 | 61.6% | 96.6% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 08619 | 2.44 | 44.9 | 7.6% | 31.3% | 4.1% | 1968 | $1,772 | 43.4% | 94.3% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 08610 | 2.71 | 39.6 | 12.8% | 33.3% | 3.5% | 1956 | $1,573 | 24.2% | 85.8% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 19067 | 2.57 | 43.9 | 7.9% | 22.3% | 4.2% | 1972 | $1,879 | 55.3% | 96.1% | 5.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 08638. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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